Vehicle Analysis Specialist at BERTRANDT US INC – Spartanburg, South Carolina

Ready to Drive the Future?

As part of the global Bertrandt Group, our team of innovators tackles cutting-edge projects across ADAS, Autonomous Driving, Electric Mobility, and Manufacturing Support, transforming complex issues into sustainable, connected solutions.

With the strength of a global network of over 14,500 colleagues in 50+ locations, Bertrandt US combines deep expertise in Electronics, Product Engineering, Physical, and Production & After Sales. Join us in engineering tomorrow’s mobility today.

General Benefits:

• Complete and comprehensive benefits package including Med/Dent/Vision
• Employer paid STD/LTD/Life
• 401k Retirement program
• Generous paid vacation/sick/holidays
• Creativity encouraged in a fun, friendly work environment

Vehicle Analysis Specialist - Quality Engineering Validation:

Performs dynamic and static evaluations of vehicles including analysis for vehicles during the series, pre-series phases for functional, geometric and squeak and rattle (S/R) issues (manufacturing launch). This includes performing an evaluation according to a standard checklist performing evaluations based on voice of the customer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform Broad Validation according to checklist and perform pre analysis of issues found including documentation.
• Performs dynamic and static evaluations of vehicles according to the customer standards including required documentation of issues found.
• Perform analysis for issues found for functional or geometric issues including documentation.
• Perform comfort analyses for exterior and interior systems, including documentation.
• Performing / running durability test equipment i.e. robots, climate chamber, control units, shaker test benches, pneumatic / hydraulic systems.
• Perform initial evaluation of launch vehicles on inner test track or 4 post shaker in order to identify/document customer relevant disturbing noises (S&R: Squeak and Rattle).
• Perform base root cause analysis with mechanical analytical/troubleshooting skills.
• Generate analysis report with findings, document problems in relevant systems, and submit information to responsible S&R specialist. Validate containments and solutions for noise topics.
• Provide weekly overview of series analysis topics to management team.
• Validate base analysis work used by process partners to submit series analysis request.
• Use analytical skills and tools to inspect vehicles with water leaks to determine source of water ingress.
• Review Engineering Change Process (ECP) requests, proves ECP checklist, and inform corresponding specialist of changes. Processing of checklist will require research of part change and collaboration with process partners from other departments to determine scope of engineering change.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree in a technical field preferred
• 1 - 4 years of professional experience, to include quality (manuf'g or product)
• Experience reading blueprints
• Must have automotive experience/exposure to perform mechanical/electromechanical analysis/troubleshooting, and ability to create comprehensive analysis reports
• Experience in CAD tool(s)
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
• Valid Driver License with clean driving record.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Advanced knowledge in problem solving is preferred
• Any knowledge of BMW systems such as PQM is preferred
• Start date is May 26th

EEO Statement:

Bertrandt US is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. We consider all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.